How F1's forgotten man is back in fashion

Nico Hulkenberg was once on a seemingly unstoppable rise to Formula 1 greatness, but now owns one of the championship's most unwelcome records. His eye-catching performances in recent races for Renault suggest all is not lost just yet

"You're only as sexy as your last race," says Nico Hulkenberg when it's put to him that he's suddenly back in fashion in Formula 1. And he's right.

After all, Hulkenberg is a driver who has played many roles since being signed as Williams test driver back in 2007.